$57,039 - $91,753 (As of 9/1/2026 $59,035- $94,965 ). Salary commensurate with education and credentials.
CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs.
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at John Jay College-CUNY seeks applications from individuals with experience teaching Spanish<>English Translation & Interpreting for a full-time Lecturer position to begin Fall 2027. The position of Lecturer is tenure-bearing through a Certificate of Continuous Employment (CCE) following the sixth annual reappointment. Lecturers become eligible for promotion to the rank of Senior Lecturer after eight years of full-time continuous service, and for the rank of Doctoral Lecturer upon completion of a Ph.D.
The appointed faculty member will perform teaching and related faculty functions in areas of expertise, share responsibility for departmental and College committee work and other duties as assigned by the chair. Teaching duties include a 4/4 load (eight undergraduate courses per year). Service duties include actively recruiting, advising and mentoring Spanish majors, minors, and Certificate students, among others. Responsibilities will include working collaboratively with colleagues, the department, and the College. The hiring committee is especially interested in applicants who contribute to the goals of the college through their leadership, community service, and/or lived experiences.
The successful candidate should be enthusiastic and well-prepared to work with students from a wide range of backgrounds and demonstrate a commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. As demonstrated in John Jay College’s Seven Principles for a Culturally Responsive, Inclusive, and Anti-Racist Curriculum (https://www.jjay.cuny.edu/john-jays-seven-principles), the College seeks a faculty member who thrives in a multicultural, collaborative academic environment and is committed to both access and excellence in higher education.
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures offers a BA in Spanish with concentrations in Spanish<>English Legal Translation/Interpretation, and Spanish and Latin American Literatures and Cultures; a Spanish minor; and three Certificates in Legal Translation and/or Interpretation. It also offers L2 courses in American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Portuguese. For Spanish, both L2 and Heritage tracks are offered.
By the date of appointment, applicants must possess a Master's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent non-U.S. institution in one of the following: (1) Translation and/or Interpreting Studies; (2) a related discipline with a demonstrable academic focus in translation and/or interpreting; or (3) another discipline together with demonstrable professional experience in translation and/or interpreting.
Applicants must also have the ability to effectively teach in at least two of the following areas at all levels of undergraduate instruction: (1) Spanish translation (general and/or legal); (2) Spanish interpreting (general and/or legal); and (3) Spanish for heritage learners. The successful candidate may also be expected to teach Spanish (L2) language courses at all levels of undergraduate instruction.
Candidates are expected to bring enthusiasm and demonstrated commitment to both teaching and service. All CUNY employees must reside within a commutable distance to their campus.
Other Qualifications / Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates who meet the following qualifications: Experience teaching specialized Spanish<>English translation and interpreting (legal, medical, business); experience using innovative teaching methods and/or curricular design to effectively engage a diverse student body; experience and/or interest in developing internships, community outreach and service learning; and ability to teach effectively in different modalities.
Lecturers at CUNY do not have an expectation of scholarly productivity, but we welcome and will support applicants with active research agendas. Ph.D. candidates (including ABDs) are encouraged to apply.
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Once you have registered or logged in with your username and password, upload the following materials as a single PDF document: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a teaching portfolio, including teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations, sample syllabi and materials. Please have three professional letters of recommendation sent to:
Erica L. Wise
Department of Modern Languages and Literatures
524 West 59th Street, 7.65.01
212-237-8577 ewise@jjay.cuny.edu
Official transcripts are not required at this time but will be required upon employment.
Closing Date
Posting closes October 26.
Review of applications begins November 2.